How much does a UAE Green Visa cost and what fees are involved?

The total cost of a UAE Green Visa depends on your category (skilled employee, freelancer/self-employed, or investor/partner) and on several separate official fees rather than a single flat price. Typically the process involves an entry-permit or status-change fee, the residence-visa issuance fee, an Emirates ID fee, and a mandatory medical fitness test, plus any category-specific cost such as a freelance permit. These fees are set by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) and, in Dubai, the GDRFA, and they are reviewed periodically — so any figure you see on a third-party blog may be outdated. Medical insurance is also a requirement for issuing residence and is a real cost to factor in. Because amounts change and vary by emirate and channel (typing centre, app, or service centre), the only reliable way to price your application is the official ICP smart services or GDRFA channel at the time you apply. Confirm the current schedule on u.ae or gdrfad.gov.ae. If the breakdown is unclear for your situation, a verified UAE legal professional on LEXAI can walk you through it.